Kevin Henkes
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Description
Kevin Henkes (born November 27, 1960) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. As an illustrator he won the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon (2004). Two of his books were Newbery Medal Honor Books, Olive's Ocean in 2004 and The Year of Billy Miller in 2014. His picture book Waiting was named both a 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and a Geisel Honor Book. It was only the second time any author has won that combination of awards.
Books
Julius, the Baby of the World
Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, until Cousin Garland comes to visit.
Return to Sender
"He was looking for one woman. And Sheryl Hancock was not it. But when the lovely blonde with the phenomenal memory fell across his path, U.S. marshal Harry MacMillan knew that he just had to have her. For professional reasons only, of course. Sheryl was this close to announcing her engagement to a nice steady guy when she was thrown together with dashing Harry. He claimed the twenty-four-hour-a-day togetherness was for her own good, but that gleam in his eyes had Sheryl wondering where the real danger lay: outside his arms--or in them"--Page 2 of cover.
Little white rabbit
As he hops along a little rabbit wonders what it would be like to be green as grass, tall as fir trees, hard as rocks, and flutter like butterflies.
Circle Dogs
Circle dogs live in a square house with a square yard and spend a busy day eating circle snacks, digging circle holes, and sleeping.
Sheila Rae, the Brave
When brave Sheila Rae, who usually looks out for her sister Louise, becomes lost and scared one day, Louise comes to the rescue.
Once around the block
Annie is bored until a walk around the block to visit her neighbors brings several pleasant diversions.
Words of Stone
Busy trying to deal with his many fears and his troubled feelings for his dead mother, ten-year-old Blaze has his life changed when he meets the boisterous and irresistible Joselle.
Clean enough
A little boy finds more to enjoy in the bath than just washing himself.
Margaret and Taylor
Relates several short episodes of Margaret and her brother Taylor, all pertaining to Grandpa's surprise birthday party.
Egg
Offers over one hundred recipes for dishes featuring eggs, from simple techniques for making poached and scrambled eggs, to recipes for brioche and soufflés, covering a wide variety of sweet and savory creations.
The Zebra Wall
When ten-year-old Adine's mother has a new baby, eccentric Aunt Irene comes to stay and shares Adine's bedroom--an event which requires a great deal of adjustment.
Bird Lake Moon
Twelve-year-old Mitch and his mother are spending the summer with his grandparents at Bird Lake after his parents separate, and ten-year-old Spencer and his family have returned to the lake where Spencer's little brother drowned long ago, and as the boys become friends and spend time together, each of them begins to heal.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.
A Weekend With Wendell
Sophie does not enjoy energetic, assertive Wendell's weekend visit until the very end, when she learns to assert herself and finds out Wendell can be fun to play with after all.
Birds
The basic characteristics of birds are explained, and many different birds from all over the world, and their lifestyles, are described.
Winter is here
Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings.
Shhhh...
The Amazing Body: The Five Senses Everything we know we learn through our senses. These engaging books take children through the basics of these body systems by using simple language and kid-friendly settings.
Penny and her song
Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies.
Two Under Par
When his mother's new marriage takes them into the household of a miniature golf course owner, ten-year-old Wedge struggles with feelings of resentment and dislike for his stepfather.
